The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
It's like a quarter to three and I just can't sleep
'Cause I'm thinking of you
And all those times we cried
Did we really try?
Now I'm dreaming in blue
No matter where we say goodbye
I tell you baby
Keep your head high
[Chorus]
I'll wait for love
I'll wait for you
I'll wait for love
I'll wait, will you?
When times are hard, I'll think of you
I'll wait for love
I'll wait for love
And looking in my eyes
We're both telling lies
Asking too much of you
And when you kiss my lips
That is what i miss
Not knowing we be through
No matter when we say goodbye
I tell you darling
I won't cry
[Chorus]
Your eyes still gaze at me through pictures
You could just be the one that got away
I look down at the phone
It's your number
Too many times a day
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm thinking of you
And all those times we cried
Did we really try?
Now I'm dreaming in blue
No matter where we say goodbye
I tell you baby
Keep your head high
[Chorus]
I'll wait for love
I'll wait for you
I'll wait for love
I'll wait, will you?
When times are hard, I'll think of you
I'll wait for love
I'll wait for love
And looking in my eyes
We're both telling lies
Asking too much of you
And when you kiss my lips
That is what i miss
Not knowing we be through
No matter when we say goodbye
I tell you darling
I won't cry
[Chorus]
Your eyes still gaze at me through pictures
You could just be the one that got away
I look down at the phone
It's your number
Too many times a day
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by cascole789
Wait for Love Lyrics as written by Matt White
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico
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I love this song!
He has an amazing amazing voice. I cried when I heard this because it's such a great and powerful song.
"I'll wait will you?" That line gets me everytime because he has such an amazing voice and he really does this song well!
i cant belive there arent more comments on this song! its so beautiful! i first heard it on one tree hill, and i fell in love with it. his voice is beautiful and this song mankes me feel so happy. the chorus just washes over me.
"ill wait for love..."
that falsetto gives me goosebumps! probably not many people have heard this song, and its a shame. its wonderful.
its just about waiting for that perfect person no matter what. he will never give up.
i cant belive there arent more comments on this song! its so beautiful! i first heard it on one tree hill, and i fell in love with it. his voice is beautiful and this song mankes me feel so happy. the chorus just washes over me.
"ill wait for love..."
that falsetto gives me goosebumps! probably not many people have heard this song, and its a shame. its wonderful.
its just about waiting for that perfect person no matter what. he will never give up.
the song is very explanitory but i just wanna say that this song reminds me of "no ones gonna love you" by band of horses, dunno why but both are great songs.
i agree with teslanichole, "i'll wait will you?" makes me cry every time. this song is just so beautiful, and so perfect for me right now. and the part about never giving up, it's so true. you could just be the one who got away. SO AMAZING.
Same, it makes me cry but in a happy way, so kawaii! x3
amazing song! i just discovered Matt White and he is really great!:)
And song meaning is obviously that he is gonna wait for the right person to love and he hope they will wait for him too! so cute<3
This is one of my favorite song. It inspires me, moves me and sometimes makes me cry. I love this song so much that I can't take it out of my playlist. Even Matt White has an amazing voice that makes the song even more touching to listen to.